BE SURE TO CHECK WITH THE SPONSORS OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JUNE 3 FRIDAY, JUNE 8 FOR CHARGES, OR IN CASE OF TYPOS. The Magic of Unison Gala celebrating 43 years of Second Fridays Swing Dance with live music by the Unison Arts Center. Magic show by world Metropolitan Hot Club; enjoy a night of swing renown magician Mark Mitton; music offered by dance with Emily Vanston; wine and refreshments Big Joe Fitz and the Lo-Fi's. Dinner catered by will be available. Purchase tickets at door: Inter- JUNE Bridgecreek Catering and a silent auction. Also cel- mediate/ Advanced swing lessons from 6:30 to 7:30 SATURDAY, JUNE 2 ebrating the 75th birthday of Stuart Bigley, one of PM ($10); must be comfortable with 8-count Hudson Valley Community Dance. English Dance the first founders, as well as the new Executive Di- swing out; Intro/ Beginner lesson for new dancers in Port Ewen. Margaret Bary calling with Tiddely rector, Alexandra Baer, in a gallery exhibit – Works from 7:30 to 8 PM (No charge). Swing Dance Pom. Admission $10 Full time students $5. Eng- from Past and Present Directors. $125/person or Party, 8 to 10 PM ($12 non-member; $10 students lish Country dance lesson 7:00PM Required for $100/person if you reserve table of 8. 5 PM. and members). new dancers.Even if you are experienced, come for Alexandra Baer. 845-255.1559. www.unisonarts.org. [email protected] ; Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz the lesson. We need your help. 7:00pm – 10:30pm 845.255.1559, www.unisonarts.org. [email protected]. Unison Arts Center 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz Info: 845-452-2483. The Reformed Church of Port Ewen, 160 SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Salem Street, Port Ewen, NY 12466 TUESDAY, JUNE 5 Kingston Kayak Festival is one of the largest Hud- SATURDAY, JUNE 2 STANZAS - A Poetry Circle. Bring a one page poem son River kayak festivals. demo a variety of kayaks, Houses on the Land: Plattekill's Rural Treasures by a published poet inspired by the theme: DANCE. learn new skills and see the newest gear. $10 do- – Homes, Hamlets, Crossing and Byways. Focuses If possible bring 5 copies of your poem, to pass nation suggested, 10 AM to 4 PM. on the town of Plattekill and its hamlets (New Hur- around to the group.This is NOT a poetry writing Kingston Point Beach, Delaware Ave, Kingston, NY, [email protected] ley, Modena, Ardonia, Clintondale, Plattekill), a re- workshop, this is simply a gathering of poetry en- gion between Gardiner, Shawangunk, thusiasts who wish to share their favorite poems SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Marlborough and Lloyd. Eight of the town's most and thoughts on poetry. 7:00 p.m. LIBRARY 38th NYS Saengerbund Saengerfest (Singing Fes- unusual and interesting treasures and the families HOURS; Monday: 10-12 & 2-8. Tuesday: closed. tival). Mass Chorus Concert with performances by connected with them, as well significant develop- Wednesday: 10-12 & 2-8. Thursday: 2-5. Friday: choruses from Binghamton, Buffalo, Kingston, ments in agriculture and early industry. Program 2-8. Saturday: 10-2 Sunday: closed Poughkeepsie, Syracuse and Utica. 2-4 PM. Free begins with registration at the New Hurley re- Staatsberg Library. Staatsburg, NY 12580 will offering. Kingston Maennerchor and Damenchor, 845.338.3763. Redeemer formed Church and end with a reception at an TUESDAY, JUNE 5 Lutheran Church, 104 Wurts St, Kingston, NY artist's studio on a stunning landscaped site. Tick- Ulster Chamber event: Young Ulster Professionals SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Meet-up Trivia Night, Bring a team of four or come ets $45/$40 members by May 31; $50/$45 mem- Dog Days of Summer Hike. Join Andrew Bajardi, by yourself. Refreshments available. Cash bar. No bers day of tour. Ticket pick up day of tour 10:30 Mohonk Preserve Chief Ranger and bring your fa- cost but registration is required. 6 PM to 8 PM. AM to 1:00 PM. Ticket includes informal reception vorite furry friend along today for a romp through and tasting of local wines at a private property. Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY; 338.5100 or register online UlsterChamber.org the Preserve! All well-behaved dogs on short Wallkill Valley Land Trust. 845.255.2761. Melissa@WallkillVal- leyLT.org. WallkillValleyLT.org WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 leashes welcome. Be sure to bring plenty of water for yourself and your pet. Children ages 10 and up SATURDAY, JUNE 3 “Hudson Valley 19th Century Industries” with Al- The 6th Annual Kingston Multicultural Festival by lynne Lange, Curator Emerita of the Hudson River are welcome. Children must always be accompa- the Reher Center, bringing together Kingston's eth- Maritime Museum. The second half of the 19th nied by an adult. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. This pro- nic cultures to celebrate the richness of our com- century (1800s) was a time of great industrial gram includes a moderate, 4-mile hike. Meet at munity. This family-friendly event features music, growth and activity in the Hudson Valley. There the Duck Pond trailhead located at the end of Pine dance, food, crafts and children's activities. 1 PM was plenty of work for local people at that time, Rd, New Paltz. This is a free program. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz, NY 12561 | 845.255.0919 to 5 PM, free admission. much of it involving hard physical labor. The in- T. R. Gallo Park, Rondout Waterfront, Kingston, NY, 845.338.8131, dustries included in this illustrated talk are brick- SUNDAY, JUNE 10 [email protected] making, bluestone quarrying, natural cement, ice Intro Lecture on Honeybees and Organic Beekeep- SUNDAY, JUNE 3 harvesting, boat building, shipping, pottery mak- ing.Learn about the lives of Honeybees. Hear about Join the festivities at the third annual “In John ing, and clothing manufacturing. Many of our an- the current plight of Honeybee colonies, and un- Burroughs' Front Yard” gala luncheon and expe- cestors worked in these occupations, most of which derstand the intrinsic value of nurturing these rience Slabsides having a party! Cabin tours; na- are long gone. 7:00 PM in the Riverport Wooden amazing creatures. For the general public, garden- ture walks and silent auction with Burroughs Boat School classroom. Suggested donation $5, ers, and wanna-beekeepers. Includes a visit into books and a champagne party; feasting from farm, pre-registration recommended. Register now a working hive to experience the honeybee com- forest and field while music fills John Burroughs' Hudson River Maritime Museum. 845-338-0071. munity, and a honey tasting. $30 per person, pre- Front Yard. Noon to 3 PM. Benefits Slabsides and [email protected] Rondout Landing. Kingston, NY 12401 registration required. the Nature Sanctuary. [email protected] or call #845-255-6113. HoneybeeLives Apiary in New Paltz John Burroughs Association, 261 Floyd Ackert Rd (off Rt 9W), West Park, NY 12493, [email protected] SUNDAY, JUNE 10 SATURDAY, JUNE 16 SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Spirit Brothers have returned to Unison to share Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Murder at the Swing Dace & Dinner Party: Dine, dance or just beauty, devotion, meditative states and ecstatic en- Manson. It is 1890 and you are invited to mingle enjoy a great evening of music under Ashokan's gagement (every 2nd Sunday). Please join Joseph with the Vanderbilts and the Astors, as well as col- outdoor pavilion with Ashokan's All-Star Swing Jastrab, Ned Leavitt & Robert Bard for an uplifting lege professor Percy Longfellow. You will be fussed Band (Laurel Masse, Dave Davies, Peter Ecklund, morning of Chanting. Chants come from many over by loyal butler, Horace, and fortune-hunting Tom Mitchell, Harry Aceto, Billy Lang and special traditions including sansdrit Kirtan, Native Amer- maid, Charlene. Katherine Kerry,a society reporter guests, Jay & Molly) Adult tickets $30; dance only ican, Sufi & Ancient Christian. $10 suggested do- on the scene witnesses a murder. Whodunit and $15; 6 PM. nation. 11AM- 12:30 PM. why? Presented by Theatre on the Road. Dinner The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge, NY, 845.255.1559, www.unisonarts.org , [email protected]; Unison catered by Bridgecreek Catering. $40/person; 845.657.8333, ashokancenter.org, [email protected] Arts Center 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz $35/members; $30 seniors and students. SATURDAY, JUNE 23 SUNDAY, JUNE 10 845.255.1559, www.unisonarts.org , [email protected] ; Unison Hudson River Maker's Faire & National Boatbuild- Akram Khan's Gisele Dance Film in HD, the win- Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz ing Challenge is the annual family-friendly festival ner of London's 2017 Olivier Award for Outstand- SATURDAY, JUNE 16 celebrating the history of the Hudson River, its in- ing Achievement in Dance, filmed at Liverpool's Strawberry Festival featuring homemade straw- dustries and communities, including exciting First Empire Theatre and performed by the English Na- berry shortcake, burgers and more, with commu- Annual “Boatbuilding Challenge.” Visiting vessels, tional Ballet. Admission $10 for members; $12 for nity entertainment. Accessible. Admission Fee. music, vendors, demonstrations, boats, food and non-members and $6 for children 12 and under. Noon to 3 PM. children's activities. Discounted admission to Mu- 2 PM. Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum, 764 Broadway (Route seum. 10 AM to 5 PM. Information and directions www.rosendaletheatre.org or 9W), Ulster Park, NY 12487.845.338.8109, Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 845.658.8989. Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale, NY klyneesopusmuseum.us, [email protected] 12401, 845.338.0071, hrmm.org MONDAY, JUNE 11 SUNDAY, JUNE 24 2018 Award & Scholarship Recipients Recognized Intro Lecture on Honeybees and Organic Beekeep- at Jewish Federation of Ulster County’s Annual SUNDAY, JUNE 17 ing.